Tips
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Clive's df+2 Wyrm Killer is -13 on block; punish it consistently with your 1+2 (Acute Pain) for guaranteed damage.
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Clive's f+3 Knight's Gambit is a heavy mid that is -14 on block; punish it with your i13 ws1+2 or 1+2.
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If Clive enters Phoenix Shift (f+4), be aware he is actionable after 15f; use your i11 b+1 or i12 4 to check his stance transitions.
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Clive's low sweep (df+3) is extremely slow at i29 and -26 on block; block and use ws2 for a maximum damage launch.
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Clive's PHX.3 low is -26 on block and causes a stagger; this is a prime opportunity for a ws2 Demon God Fist launch.
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Clive's 1,2 Finishing Steel is -14 on block; use your 1+2 punisher to keep him from abusing this high-damage weapon string.
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Many of Clive's weapon strings, like 2,1 and 2,2,1, are -13 on block; use 1+2 to punish these transitions.
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Clive's b+1+2 power crush is -14 on block; make sure to punish it with 1+2 to discourage him from armored reversals.
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FAQ
Who wins Kazuya vs Clive in Tekken 8?
We do not have enough recent major-set data yet for a reliable Kazuya vs Clive winrate. Use the tips and VODs below while more tournament results come in.
How do you beat Clive as Kazuya?
Clive's df+2 Wyrm Killer is -13 on block; punish it consistently with your 1+2 (Acute Pain) for guaranteed damage. Clive's f+3 Knight's Gambit is a heavy mid that is -14 on block; punish it with your i13 ws1+2 or 1+2. If Clive enters Phoenix Shift (f+4), be aware he is actionable after 15f; use your i11 b+1 or i12 4 to check his stance transitions.
Are there pro VODs for Kazuya vs Clive?
No tournament VODs are listed for Kazuya vs Clive yet. The tips above still cover the main patterns while we index more sets.
Punishers
Clive moves that are −10 or worse on block, with Kazuya's best standing punisher (first hit or two-hit string, no Heat or Rage). Lows are punished from crouch with a while-standing (ws) move.
| Clive move | On block | Punish with | Startup | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| df+3 | -26 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| df+1,4,3 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| 3,3 | -18 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| db+4 | -18 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| uf+2 | -17 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| d+3 | -17 | ws2 (launch) | i16 | 25 |
| df+1,2 | -16 | f,n,d,DF+4,4 (launch) | i16 | 42 |
| 1+4 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| df+1,2,1 | -15 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
| d+4 | -15 | ws1+2 (launch) | i13 | 25 |
| 1,2 | -14 | 2,2 (launch) | i12 | 36 |
Kazuya moves Clive can punish
| Kazuya move | On block | Clive punishes with |
|---|---|---|
| uf+4,4,4 | -23 | ws3 |
| uf+4,4 | -23 | ws3 |
| f,n,d,DF+4 | -23 | ws3 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1 | -19 | 3,2 |
| df+3+4,1,2 | -19 | 3,2 |
| f,n,d,DF+4,1,DVK.1,B | -19 | 3,2 |
| db+1,2 | -19 | 3,2 |
| R.df+1+2 | -18 | 3,2 |
start.gg majors
Across 2 start.gg major sets, Kazuya is 1–1 against Clive.
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Matchup charts: Kazuya · Clive
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